A member of the Gambia’s National Assembly is leading calls for an end to the old colonial system, which gives the president the power to accent or reject bills passed by the elected members of the National Assembly. Sidia Jatta, Peoples Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) member for[Read More…]
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Gambia: Barrow Calls For United African Front Against Corruption
Gambia’s president Adama Barrow has expressed the need for African countries to close ranks in their efforts to curb corruption. “Africa is speaking the same voice on how we deal with corruption. A lot of resources has been wasted in Africa, it is now time that Africa come together and[Read More…]
Constitutional Review Chair Reiterates Panel’s Independence
As the Gambia has embarked on an ambitious constitution-building process, the chairperson of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), Justice Cherno Sulayman Jallow, has reiterated the commitment of the eleven-member panel to ensure the independence of the newly formed body. “The commission is independent and does not represent any particular interest[Read More…]
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